View Thomas E Zenk's obituary, contribute to their memorial, see their funeral service details, and more. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. based on information from your browser. I called them every Christmas and we'd talk for an hour or so. Tom, may you Rest In Peace. Golf" he may still have one or 2 in his golf bag. To plant trees in memory, please visit the. Services will be held at 11AM on Wednesday, April 26, 2023 at St. John's Lutheran Church South Branch with Rev. I will miss you dearly. Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love. He placed third in a Mr. North Country bodybuilding contest in October 1980, then won Mr. Twin Cities in May 1981. Fox River Cremation Society | (630) 584-88231803 Suncast Lane Batavia, IL 60510, Fox River Cremation Society Crafted with care by Frazer Consultants & TA. They went on to defeat the tag team of Don Muraco and Bob Orton, Jr. in the opening bout of Wrestlemania III on March 29, 1987. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. . Consider offering these words of comfort if you're not sure what's appropriate. We became instant good friends and started golfing a bit. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. There is a problem with your email/password. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. Tom's view of his future is he's either stardust or off on one heck of an adventure. He still loved wrestling of the 1980s/90s, was very well read and very intelligent. Tom was born on August 22, 1928 in Rollingstone, MN to Edward and Helen Zenk. ", about 800 times, or as many times as "Kiss" sings it to end the song. You may not upload any more photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 20 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 5 photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 30 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 15 photos to this memorial. Pro Wrestling Sheet reported Tom Zenk died from heart disease and an enlarged heart confirmed by a representative of the Hennepin County Medical Examiner in Minneapolis. I am so broken-hearted that Tom has passed away, but grateful that he is no longer in pain. Search above to list available cemeteries. Expand the Memories and Condolences form. In the last few years Tom had been watching over his elderly parents, working at an investment firm, enjoying golf outings with his father, and dealing with his own health issues privately. Tom was a true man of integrity and truth. He was one of 4 children ( Robert Jr, Kathryn , James and Tom). He passed at the age of 59 at North Memorial Medical Center. Subscribe today! Not many folks tuned into Pink Floyd in 1968. Tom was trained by Eddie Sharkey and Brad Rheingans. Thomas E. Zenk, 73, of St Charles, passed away on Friday, August 19, 2022 at his home after battling cancer. Golf!!! Consider offering these words of comfort if you're not sure what's appropriate. We have set your language to Please enter your email and password to sign in. The former WWE and WCW star passed away at the age of just 59 in Robbinsdale, Minnesota. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. An obituary confirmed Zenk had passed away on Saturday at the North Memorial Medical Centre in Minnesota. Most important to Tom in life were his faith, wife and family. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. As "The Z-Man", he debuted that September 12, 1989. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at church. You will be missed. Former WWF and WCW wrestler Tom Zenk has died. . 2:33 am Former WCW and WWE wrestler Tom Zenk passed away earlier this month on December 9 in his hometown of Robbinsdale, MN. I am so blessed to have had Tom as a life-long friend. What an adventure! Try again later. Golf and both of us started energetically singing, "They call me Dr. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. Failed to delete flower. Tom and I may have 1st met in Marengo, IL in 1949. Stay up-to-date on event information as well as memories shared on Thomas E Zenks Tribute Wall. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. Zenk, Thomas Erwin age 59, of Golden Valley, MN, passed away on Dec. 9, 2017 at the North Memorial Medical Center. In the early 2000s he became a regular guest on radio shows about wrestling, but after a couple years just decided to live a quiet life. Zenk, Timothy Patrick Age 63, passed away peacefully on April 3, 2022 with his partner, MaryChris, and their dogs Jake and Girl, by his side. He was born June 22, 1949, to the late Harold and Stella Zenk. It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Frances Zenk of Webster, South Dakota, born in Grenville, South Dakota, who passed away on October 30, 2021, at the age of 102, leaving to mourn family and friends. He was a 1971 graduate of the University of Illinois, and South Suburban J.C. in 1996. He would always put a smile on my face. His death was reported to have occurred last Saturday, December 9th. Quoting his former wrestling co-worker Jim Brunzell Tom was too nice for wrestling, Tony Shivone Tom was just a really nice guy, a great great guy and Shane Douglas Tom was just simply a really nice guy who was willing to help out anyone with anything; just a truly great guy. Toms eyes exuded a gentle soul and his smile lit up a room. While at school he was active in soccer, since back then he was considered too small for sports like football, and was on the Junior Varsity Traveling Team where his position was forward inside right. Ways to honor THOMAS ZENK's life and legacy. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); No spam. Weve updated the security on the site. Have any fun memories of the Z-Man? 1989. The obituary on Zenk reads: Thomas Erwin Zenk Visitation and a memorial mass will take place at Nativity of Mary Catholic Church in Bloomington, MN on May 19, 2023. Tom made many friends where ever he went. Our legacy is not money, fame or materialistic things; but rather how we touch others lives for the better, because its those people who will remember us. Now, Zeus, you're front row, blasting thru stardust! Women and all proceeds went to charity. He leaves behind his beloved wife, Carol; a brother, James (JoAnn); a sister, Debbie (Bill) Stegmaier; brother-in-law, Richard (Brenda) Mizanin. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. He was born June 22, 1949, to the late Harold and Stella Zenk. He was extremely knowledgeable about so many matters. According to an obituary in the Minnesota Star Tribune, former pro wrestler Tom Zenk has passed away at the age of 59 in his hometown of Robbinsdale, Minnesota.The cause of death is not yet known . It feels like I've known you forever, too. No BS. I truly appreciated you guys showing up. He liked ABBA, watched American Dad and Futurama, was awesome at impersonating other people, loved children and animals and was just a simple human being. Read the obituary of Thomas Erwin Zenk from Robbinsdale, MN. ). Nov '65: Zeus, Ben Davis, Merritt, Flance, & I: row 27 McCormick Pl; Rolling Stones first US tour. Make sure that the file is a photo. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. Tom grew up in Marengo, IL. Tom married Dorothy Pearl Kelly on May 19, 1951. "Just wanted to say may God Bless The Tom Zenk Family Tom was a very close Friend of . Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. Former WWE and WCW star Tom Zenk has passed away at the age of 59, adding to an ever-growing list of names who passed away too young. Ways to honor THOMAS ZENK's life and legacy. Golf!!! Z-Man, Tom Zenk has passed away at age 59. Share them in our comments section below. They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel. Several wrestling personalities have taken to Twitter to pay tribute to Tom Zenk: THE TOM ZENK EXCELLENT ATHLETE EXCELLENT PERFORMER. If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to [emailprotected] and include a link to the page and details about the problem. Zenk's obituary was published in the Minneapolis Star Tribune on Sunday. In July 1981, he participated in the "Mr. Minnesota" competition, winning championships in the overall, heavyweight, and "most muscular" divisions. The Star Tribune out of Minneapolis published an obituary today on Zenk real name Thomas Erwin Zenk saying that he passed away on Saturday, December 9 at North Memorial Medical Center in Robbinsdale, Minnesota. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. His first championship there was as half the International Tag Champions with Dan Crawford. After departing the WWF, Zenk spent most of the late 80s touring Japan with All Japan Pro Wrestling. That July, he won the Mr. Minnesota triple crown, titling in the heavyweight, overall and most muscular categories. They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel. He was born June 22, 1949 to the late Harold and Stella Zenk. Trained by Eddie Sharkey, Zenk was a bodybuilder turned wrestler who earned the title Mr. Twin Cities in May 1981 after coming in at third place in October 1980 for the Mr. North Country championship. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. June 22, 1949 - August 19, 2022. Like all fallible human beings, Tom made some mistakes in life, but his gentle/ good heart and all he accomplished far out weighed everything else. Pacific Northwest (Portland): Tom Zenk formed a tag team with Scott Doring and captured the Pacific Northwest tag team titles. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota, USA, Robbinsdale, Hennepin County, Minnesota, USA. He was best known for his work with Rick Martel as the Can-Am Connection tag team in the mid-1980s WWE, as well as his time spent in WCW as the "Z-Man" in the 1990s. I will miss you dearly. Upon leaving the Army, he returned to Minnesota and began a long and successful career with Honeywell Corporation as a chemical engineer and subsequently retired as a Quality Control Manager. Get the occasional email with the latest wrestling tributes and memorials, Search by ring name, real name, cause of death, organization, time period (2000s, etc) or specific year, WWE Hall of Famer Ravishing Rick Rude was an amazing individual in and out of the ring. So sorry to see another good guy leave us. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. Star Tribune reviews all guest book entries to ensure appropriate content. Former WWF and WCW talent, Z-Man Tom Zenk dead at 59. My spirit will find yours. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. His wife Dorothy, his son Timothy, his sister Audrey and his brother Karl preceded Tom in death. ST. CHARLES - Thomas E. Zenk, 73, passed away on Friday, August 19, 2022, at his home after battling cancer. and spent most of his life in the Chicagoland area. Please accept my deepest condolences. Learn more about merges. 0 cemeteries found in Carver, Carver County, Minnesota, USA. Wrestling in Montreal: Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. However, there was , Weve profiled 40 wrestlers who sadly, didnt make it to see age 40, including many enhancement talent names of the , Heart Attack / Heart Failure / Heart Disease, Comprehensive Deceased Wrestlers List (text-only), Comprehensive Deceased Managers List (text-only), an obituary was posted in the Star Tribune, 8 Things You May Not Have Known About Rick Rude. Resend Activation Email. He made his ring debut in 1984 for the American Wrestling Association (AWA), before moving to the National Wrestling Alliances (NWA) Pacific Northwest Wrestling(PNW). You need a Find a Grave account to continue. You have funeral questions, we have answers. I always enjoyed talking with Tom. He attended the University of Minnesota for 3 years and majored in Speech Communications. My spirit will find yours. In October 1980, he competed in the "Mr. North Country" competition, placing third. Tom Zenk, better known as "The Z Man" and for his WWF pairing with Rick Martel as The Can-Am Connection in the 1980s, passed away last December at the age of 59. He was 59 years old. Zenk suffered from heart disease and an enlarged heart. Obituary Father Donald W. Zenk, 90 Father Donald W. Zenk, 90, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away peacefully, at the Sacred Heart Care Center in Austin, on Saturday, September 10th, 2016, after a short battle with cancer. He was one of 4 children ( Robert Jr, Kathryn , James and Tom). David Kessler's top 4 tips for dealing with holiday grief. Z-Man, Tom Zenk has passed away at age 59. Zenk grew up and graduated with both Rick Rude and Curt Hennig and reportedly passed away at the local medical center, though any details regarding cause of death are unknown at htis point. What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative? Published by Daily Herald on Aug. 21, 2022. Failed to delete memorial. There was an error deleting this problem. Peaceful journey to the mystery my friend. If youre in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist. Obituary Thomas E. Zenk, 73, of St Charles, passed away on Friday, August 19, 2022 at his home after battling cancer. Tom had that great mixture of looking for adventure and finding it while being solid as a rock with a heart of gold. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. On December 9, 2017 Tom passed away at North Memorial Medical Center in Robbinsdale, Minnesota from arterial sclerosis and cardiomegaly (a genetic occurrence passed down from his father who had to have emergency angyoplasty in the 1990s). Grief researchers say holding that missing funeral service, even a year or more later, can still help us heal. Also surviving are a great group of nieces and nephews, close cousins, and wonderful friends. As of right now, Zenk's cause of death is unknown. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. Besides Minnesota Tom also lived in Oregon, Montreal, Georgia, California and the New York area during his adult years. He was born June 22, 1949 to the late Harold and Stella Zenk. Thank you, Tom and Carol, for taking time to come to the class reunions and the other few times I was back in IL. The Star Tribune reports that a funeral service was held today for former WCW and WWF wrestler Tom Zenk, who passed away last month. So sorry to hear about Tom's passing, a truly great guy. Tom Zenk was the last surviving pro wrestler from Robbinsdale High Schools class of 76, which included Mr. Please try again later. Carol , Paula and I are very sorry for your loss , Tom was such a great guy ,we will keep you both in our prayers . He was definitely one of the good guys. After graduating from high school, Tom earned his bachelor's degree in chemical engineering from St. Mary's College in Winona, MN. Preceded in death by mother, Dorothy. He also had many interests including raising and showing dog, public speaking as a member of Toastmasters, umpiring little league games, reading, riding on his bright red tractor, and travelling throughout the United States with Dorothy. HE COME FROM THE MINNESOTA I TEACH HIM THE A TO THE Z. Fox River Cremation Society | (630) 584-8823 1803 Suncast Lane Batavia . Not many folks tuned into Pink Floyd in 1968. In years after wrestling Tom worked jobs as a bouncer, was an investigator for attorneys offices, was a personal trainer, worked as a bodyguard and just enjoyed life. Im glad he was so strong for you Carol while you two were fighting a courageous battle. Tom graduated from Robbinsdale High School class of 1976. It wasn't until 1976 that I moved back to Illinois, Chicago that I hooked-up with Tom. This is a carousel with slides. Now, Zeus, you're front row, blasting thru stardust! What a wonderful and very interesting man. and half as a machinist on the shop floor. Please accept Echovita's sincere condolences. Leave your condolences and send flowers to the family to show you care. Rest in Peace Tom. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. FAQ, Zenk, Thomas Nicholas of Bloomington, MN passed away on March 22, 2023 at the age of 94. Please reset your password. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. Try again. Tom was ahead of the curve in the 60's and who knows where things might have gone if he mastered lead guitar! Truman. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Tom had a large sense of humor but behind that had a tender heart that hid a lot of hurt/ insecurities from the industry that he loved so much, and from people in life who were not as honorable. Nov '65: Zeus, Ben Davis, Merritt, Flance, & I: row 27 McCormick Pl; Rolling Stones first US tour. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. And Carolyou are such a great addition to our class. Family members linked to this person will appear here. Matthew Rusert officiating. Tom later lost the title to Arn Anderson on January 7, 1991. Thomas Erwin Zenk Zenk, Thomas Erwin age 59, of Golden Valley, MN, passed away on Dec. 9, 2017 at the North Memorial Medical Center. Obituary. He is now happily reunited with his "sweetie" Dorothy. Perfect Curt Hennig, Ravishing Rick Rude and Brady Boone. Your browser may not work with certain site. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. Tom Zenk began wrestling in the AWA in 1984, before moving to the IWA based in Montreal, Canada. Rosaleen Zenk's passing on Sunday, April 16, 2023 has been publicly announced by Zaharia Family Funeral and Cremation Service in Truman, MN. He was a 1971 graduate of the University of Illinois, and South Suburban J.C. in 1996. I always got along with him and he was always super nice to me when I knew him from WCW in 1989-1994 and for a min in AWF in 1996.I hope hes at peace, Missy Hyatt (@missyhyatt) December 17, 2017. He was 59 years old. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? Despite the fact that former WCW and WWF star Tom Zenk was only 59 years-old, he passed away on Sunday at North Memorial Medical Center in Robbinsdale, Minnesota. Dubbed The Z-Man, Zenk won tag team gold with the late Brian Pillman. Otis - Carl Robert Zenk, age 51, of Otis, Maine, passed away on May 13, 2022. Peaceful journey to the mystery my friend. In August 1996, Tom joined the American Wrestling Federation (AWF), where he finished his wrestling career in October. After Toms release from WCW in May 1994, he participated in All Japan Pro Wrestlings (AJPW) Summer Action tour that July, and their Giant Series tour in September.
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